Category: News
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Butte County seeing red
Recent financial data show the global economic meltdown—and California’s budget mess—is wreaking havoc here.
This article was published on 11.06.08
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City’s budget strategy is working
Chico’s city manager and finance director told the council its budget-deficit-reduction strategy is right on target—so far, at least.
This article was published on 11.06.08
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City to track consultant costs—maybe
After two election cycles in which money spent on consultants was a hot issue, the city prepares to track what it spends on outside contracts.
This article was published on 10.30.08
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Local woman fights to get her dog back
Carole Barrett doesn’t know why a vet tech wanted her schnauzer, but she rests easier now that Roofy is home.
This article was published on 10.30.08
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Behind the scenes with precinct workers
Registrar Candace Grubbs and staff prepare their poll inspectors for a busy Election Day—including hands-on training with the county’s voting machines.
This article was published on 10.30.08
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Attack and counterattack
A conservative PAC’s direct-mail hit pieces attacking two City Council candidates have provoked an unprecedented cease-and-desist letter from the Chico city attorney.
This article was published on 10.30.08
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Chico VW gets to expand
Two weeks before Election Day, the Chico City Council—liberal majority included—comes down solidly on the side of a local business.
This article was published on 10.23.08
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In Africa with ‘Father Water’
Chico attorney Ron Reed believes it’s important to die broke, which is why he’s spending his own money to provide Tanzanian villagers with clean water.
This article was published on 10.23.08
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A father’s forgiveness
After his only son was killed in a senseless shooting, Azim Khamisa dedicated himself to forgiveness as a way to break the cycle of violence.
This article was published on 10.23.08
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Will Obama’s coattails affect local races?
North State Democrats Jeff Morris and Mickey Harrington hope the national surge will carry them to Congress and the Legislature, respectively.
This article was published on 10.16.08
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